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Sep 25­10:03 PM

Bell Ringers

Mrs. Salasney

HomeworkObjective: Students will describe the conflicts facing the governing of the new nation

Essential Question: What are the weaknesses of the articles of confederation?

Sep 29­8:30 PM

2 Which action by the British government was

considered by American colonists to be a violation

of their rights as Englishmen?

(1) making treaties with Native American Indians

(2) protecting the colonies from foreign invasion

(3) failing to enforce the Navigation Acts

(4) taxing the colonies without representation in

Parliament

American colonists showed their opposition to

the British taxation and trade restrictions of the

1760s primarily by

(1) supporting the French against the British

(2) boycotting products from Great Britain

(3) overthrowing the royal governors in most of

the colonies

(4) purchasing additional products from Native

American Indian tribes

Sep 28­12:53 PM

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A

B

C

D

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

The government should guarantee every citizen economic security.

The central government and state governments should have equal power.

If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.

Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest.

Sep 28­12:56 PM

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A

B

C

D

The Virginia House of Burgesses was important to the development of democracy in the thirteen colonies because it

provided an example of a representative form of government

created the first written constitution in America

provided for direct election of senators

began the practice of legislative override of executive vetoes

Sep 28­1:00 PM

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A

B

C

D

. . . I challenge the warmest advocate [supporter] for reconciliation, to shew [show], a single advantage that this continent can reap [gain], by being connected with Great Britain. I repeat the challenge, not a single advantage is derived [acquired]. Our corn will fetch its price in any market in Europe, and our imported goods must be paid for, buy them where we will. . . . — Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 This speaker is most likely opposed to

mercantilism

capitalism

direct democracy

representative government

Sep 28­12:15 AM

Republic­ a government where citizens rule through elected officials

Republicanism­ governments should be based on the consent of the people

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The Articles of Confederation­ Strengths

• set of laws proposed after the revolution

• 2 levels of government (state and national) shared fundamental powers

• gave the national government power to declare war, make peace, sign treaties, borrow money

• could not enforce the acts of congress

Sep 24­1:03 PM

Sep 25­10:13 PM

Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• No executive or judicial branches

• Could not tax or raise armies

• Each state only had 1 vote regardless of population

• Lacked national unity

Sep 28­9:48 PM

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A

B

C

D

The Articles of Confederation are best described as a

statement of principles justifying the Revolutionary War

plan of union for the original thirteen states

set of arguments supporting ratification of the Constitution

list of reasons for the secession of the Southern States

Sep 25­10:13 PM

Land Ordinance of 1785

• A plan for surveying land west of the Appalachian mountains

• Made land affordable

• Wanted to establish farms and communities

Sep 28­2:57 PM

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787• A success of the A.O.C

• Three stages of statehood:

> Congress appointed 3 judges and a governer to govern the territory

> When population reached 5,000 adult male landowners, elect a territorial legislature

> When population reached 60,000, elect delegates to a state constitutional convention

Sep 25­10:14 PM

Shay's Rebellion 1787

• An uprising of debt ridden farmers protesting increased state taxes.

• Showed the weakness of the central government

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23vQjYzyx9Q&feature=related

Sep 28­2:46 PM

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A

B

C

D

Many people were alarmed about Shays Rebellion, not

so much because of the fear of insurrection but because:

of the inability of government under the Confederation to maintain public order.

the rebellion was led by Daniel Shays with the blessing and support of General George Washington

of the tens of thousands of farmers who participated in the rebellion.

the French sent troops to support the farmers participating in the

rebellion.

Sep 25­10:15 PM

Objective: Students will be able to describe the results of the compromises made at the constitutional convention

Essential Question: What were the historical circumstances that led to Federalism?

Bell Ringer

Sep 28­12:24 AM

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it

1. ensured universal suffrage for all males

2. extended slavery north of the Ohio River

3. provided a process for admission of new states to the Union

4. established reservations for Native American Indians

Sep 29­8:48 PM

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A

B

C

D

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was important because it

1. ensured universal suffrage for all males

2. extended slavery north of the Ohio River

3. provided a process for admission of new states to the Union

4. established reservations for Native American Indians

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Sep 25­10:35 PM

Constitutional Convention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDaanlbWrM

Sep 28­3:45 PM

Debate

In your groups answer the questions on the handouts and choose a spokesperson for each argument.

Sep 27­6:03 PM

Articles of Confederation vs. Constitution

Strong central government vs. Strong states

Sep 25­10:35 PM

Great Compromise

Large states vs. small states

Sep 28­12:30 AM

3/5ths CompromiseNorth vs. South

Sep 28­3:23 PM

Objective: Students will examine excerpts from the Federalist papers to exemplify the debates facing the framers of the constitution

Essential Question: What is the main argument between the federalists and the anti­federalists?

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Strong Central Gov't

Federalist Anti­Federalist

Weak central gov't so itwould not threaten people rights or take the power of the states

Bill of Rights not needed.Gov't powers would be limited by theConstitution ­ Checks & Balances

Add Bill of Rights to protect the people againstabuses of power.

Sep 28­12:30 AM

Federalism­ new system of government where powers were divided between the state governments and the national government

Delegated powers­ national gov't

Reserved powers­ state gov't

Sep 25­10:36 PM

Federalist Papers­ a series of essays defending the constitution and supporting ratification

Sep 28­9:35 PM

"Ambition must be made to counteract ambition...If men were

angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern

men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be

necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by

men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable

the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige

it to control itself." James Madison The Federalist No. 51

• Based on this quote, what is Madison's view of the

• relationship between human nature and good government?

Federalist # 51

Sep 25­10:28 PM

Objective: Students will be able to list one power for each branch of government

Bell Ringers (4)­ Senteos

Oct 5­10:46 PM

7 What was an important accomplishment of the central government under the Articles of Confederation?

A elimination of debts from the Revolutionary War

B removal of all British troops from North America

C formation of a national policy relating to Native American Indians

D development of guidelines for the admission of new states into the Union

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8 Which concept from the European Enlightenment was included in the United States Constitution?

A absolutism

B despotism

C limited monarchy

D consent of the governed

Oct 5­10:43 PM

9 The United States Government is considered a federal system because

A the people elect national officials

B both national and state governments exist within the nation

C foreign policy is handled by state governments

D each state has equal representation in the United States Senate

Oct 5­10:41 PM

10 At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, delegates from the small states most strongly supported the idea of

A establishing a strong national executive

B levying taxes on exports

C popular election of Senators

D equal representation for the states in the national legislature

Sep 28­2:32 PM

Oct 6­10:02 AM

Objective: Students can connect the 3 branches of government to the Articles of the Constitution

Bell Ringer­ In complete sentences list one power for each branch of government­Gmail

Homework­ 2 COST documents due Thursday

Oct 7­7:39 AM

Mod 8­

gmail­ scottsymons11@gmail.com

subject: Mod 8

Apps­ gmail and google drive

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Answer these questions based on the Constitution pg. 154 1. List 3 purposes of the Constitution (preamble)

2. Name the two houses described in article 1? (article 1)

3. How was representation determined in both houses? (article 1)

4. How old do you have to be to be a representative (article 1)

5. How old do you have to be to be a senator? (article 1)

6. What branch proposes bills that can become laws if approved? (article 1)

7. Who has the power in the executive branch of government (article 2)

8. What are the qualifications to be president? (article 2)

9. What does the president promise to defend? (article 2)

10. How does the president approve laws? (article 1)

11. Which branch is described by article 3 and how long do they serve? (article 3)

Sep 28­3:13 PM

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Make Laws

Enforce Laws

Review Laws

Sep 28­12:34 AM

Ratifying the Constitution

Oct 5­10:55 PM

Objective: students will define the Bill of Rights in their own words

Essential Question: why did the Founding Fathers add a Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

Sep 28­12:35 AM

The Bill of Rights

1. Right to assemble, freedom of the press, speech, petition and religion

2. Right to bear arms

3. Freedom from quartering troops

4. Freedom against unreasonable search and seizure

5. Rights of accused persons

6. Right to a speedy and public trial

7. Right to a trial by jury

8. Limits on fines and punishments

9. Rights of the people

10. Powers of the states and the people

pg. 167

Nov 24­12:24 PM

the first 10 Amendmentsof the Constitution

intended to protect the people from the federal government abusing its power

Which Amendment from the

Bill of Rights protects the following right?

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Essential Question: What Enlightenment thinkers influenced the Constitution?

Objective: Students will be able to describe the difference between Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers

Bell Ringer­ You do NOT need your ipad

Homework due tomorrow

Oct 8­7:40 AM

Bell Ringer: With a partner define the following terms in 3 words or less

Ratification

Bicameral

Amend

Veto

Override

Levy

Apportionment

Oct 8­7:47 AM

Checks and Balances: A system that keeps no one branch from becoming too powerful

Oct 5­11:21 PM

Pg. 143 in the textbook/ Internet

Provide 2­3 examples of checks and balances

Sep 25­10:31 PM Oct 5­11:12 PM

Separation of Powers

Each branch has its own powers and the powers do not overlap.

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Montesquieu

• French Enlightenment philosopher

• Praised British government for separating the monarch and parliament

Sep 28­12:30 AM

The 3 Branches of Government

power of the purse? chief diplomat? judicial review?

Oct 5­11:15 PM

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B

C

D

To avoid having too much power concentrated in one branch of government, the framers of the Constitution established

1. a bicameral national legislature

2. division of power among different levels of government

3. the system of two political parties

4. the system of checks and balances

Oct 1­1:30 PM

FederalismChecks and BalancesJudicial ReviewSeparation of PowerPopular Sovereignty

Sep 25­10:30 PM

Objective: Students will be able to give several

examples of the unwritten Constitution

Essential Question: What precedents did

George Washington set?

Objective: Students will be able to define Delegated,

Concurrent and Reserved Powers while giving an

example of each.

Essential Question: What examples can you give of the

Unwritten Constitution?

Oct 5­11:19 PM

The system of checks and balances is best illustrated by the power of

1. the President to veto a bill passed by Congress

2. Congress to censure one of its members

3. a governor to send the National Guard to stop a riot

4. state and Federal governments to levy and collect taxes

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Sep 28­12:35 AM

Electoral College

Sep 25­10:36 PM

Marbury v. Madison

Sep 25­10:31 PM

The Elastic Clause

Sep 25­10:32 PM

Committees

Sep 25­10:32 PM

Filibuster

Sep 25­10:32 PM

Lobbying

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Delegated Powers• Army & Navy• Coin money• Regulate Trade

Concurrent Power• Enforce Laws• Establish Courts• Borrow Money• Protect the Safety of the People• Build Roads• Collect Taxes

Reserved Powers• Conduct Elections• Establish Schools• Regulate Businesses within a state• Establish local Gov't• Regulate Marriages

Sep 28­12:36 AM

The Constitution